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Club presidents and members discuss upcoming presidential election One of the many things that this year will be remembered for is the election of the 45th president of the United States. Although the election will not take place until Nov. 8, 2016, the campaign path for a presidential nominee is long and arduous, with the […]

Students step out of their comfort zones to sample group exercise courses If the crowd of students filing into group exercise classes on the upper floors of the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) during the first week of the quarter sparked your interest, good — that’s exactly what Campus Recreation and Unions’ Fitness and Wellness […]

ASUCD organizes Housing Day, aids students in search for living space next year. As the season for house and apartment hunting approaches, ASUCD’s Housing Advising for Undergraduate Students (HAUS) is preparing to host its annual Housing Day event for UC Davis students who are looking for information on housing options for the following year. “Housing […]

El Niño is finally upon us, and staying warm and dry are probably the two most vital necessities in staying sane this quarter. As a result, the perpetually-full CoHo has become even more packed with students attempting to find a safe haven in the rainy weather. Here are some thoughts that we’ve all probably had […]

Contest raises public involvement in science. UC Davis is home to traditions that range from Pajamarino to kissing Eggheads on campus before finals, but possibly the most interesting one yet is set to begin this month. Once a year for the last 44 years, the Department of Evolution and Ecology has found a unique way […]

Camp allows underprivileged youth to experience a week-long getaway in the wilderness. Each year, UC Davis students, alumni and underprivileged youth come together during the summer for two weeks for a camp getaway. Founded in 1961, Cal Aggie Camp is one of two Associated Students of the University of California (ASUCD) philanthropic units at Davis. […]

UC Davis students share their views on future technology trends What do you think or hope the next big technology trend will be? Ana Reynoso, third-year design and cinema and digital media double major “360 video gaming!”             Consuelo Jimenez, first-year neurobiology, physiology and behavior major “A calculator that you […]

Sororities and fraternities withdraw support of controversial bill Greek organizations throughout the country have recently withdrawn their support for the Safe Campus Act, suggesting that the bill might not be as safe as its title implies. Originally sponsored by Kay Granger, Matt Salmon and Pete Sessions of the House of Representatives, the Safe Campus Act […]

Student resident firefighters describe a day in the life. Since 1949, UC Davis has been home to the only Student Resident Firefighting Program (SFRP) in the continental United States. The on-campus program at Station 34 trains, houses and provides life-changing experiences for potential firefighters. “There’s only one other one like us that has a residence […]

Five great outdoor trails to try this New Year. After the holidays, most of us feel the need to head to the gym and work off those delicious pounds of cake, cookies and other holiday desserts. Instead of running on a treadmill and staring mindlessly at the time as it inches by, hit up these […]

Students discuss favorite aspect of winter in Davis. What is your favorite thing about winter in Davis? Claudia Dastmalchi, fourth-year biotechnology major   “I like the […] cozy nature you have indoors, and everyone’s got […] their pumpkin spice lattes. Everyone’s […] more gathered around each other.”         Jacob Hurst, third-year anthropology […]

UC Davis researchers design device that regulates asthma. In 2015, a team of UC Davis researchers received a four-year grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to develop a wearable sensor that measures the lung function of asthma patients in response to environmental triggers. This team has worked collaboratively for almost a decade on […]